Partnership offers $2,000 for information leading to charges filed

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,

I am writing to inform you that Grinnell College is partnering with the City of Grinnell and the Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office to offer a $2,000 reward for information leading to charges being filed against those responsible for acts of racially-based harassment and vandalism in Poweshiek County.  This specifically includes two incidents of harassment on the Grinnell College campus. You can read the full press release on the Grinnell Police Department website.

We are working closely with the City and County, as well as other community organizations, to publicize the reward broadly and we are grateful for their partnership.  Holding individuals accountable for their actions is an important component of a holistic approach to change at Grinnell College and in the broader community that also includes safety, education, and dialogue across difference.

To provide a tip, contact the Grinnell Police Department at 641-623-5602.

Sincerely,

Anne F. Harris, President